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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

As of August 3, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises there are only 6 confirmed “locally acquired mosquito born cases” of Zika, 16 sexually transmitted cases, and 1,818 travel associated cases in the continental U.S., Across most of U.S.,

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete. includes updated metrics for bare-foot travel on hard surfaces.

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San Diego County Approves Home Building Measure That Will Waive VMT Analysis

Pro Builder

New San Diego housing plans won’t require developers to pay for analysis or mitigation for ‘vehicle miles traveled’. The new rules, approved by all three Democratic supervisors, will allow developers to build in specific “infill” areas without requiring analysis or mitigation for vehicle miles traveled.

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Coronavirus and travel: Can you get a refund and how do flight and travel credits and vouchers work?

Construction Test

Although we are now banned from travelling out of Australia except for emergencies, many travellers now find ourselves on an unknown path through unfamiliar territory. Millions of Australians, myself included, have booked and paid for overseas travel in the next few months. Refunds, vouchers and cancellations.

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How to stay connected with your teams as Coronavirus hits construction

Lets Build

Many projects are being delayed due to the quarantine limitations and several legal claims are expected to be raised in the near future. Travel and quarantine restrictions. The risk of administrative overload and loss of information is real in both cases. How will you carry out your communication in the coming weeks?